Software:QikPad
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| Available in | English, French and Spanish |
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| Type | Collaborative software |
| License | Free |
QikPad was a free collaboration software tool based on EtherPad that allowed multiple users to see text updates in real time.[1][2][3][4]
QikPad shut down in late 2014.
QikPad allows multiple users to see updates made to a pad in real time. Users can collaborate on a range of different documents and projects.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Functionality
QikPad works with no sign-up required. Once a pad has been created, functions include:
- Collaborative text editing - all users can update a pad without having to sign in
- Chat – there is chat box that allows users to talk without changing the text window
- History rewind – users can cycle back through the history of a pad
Compatibility
QikPad is a browser-based application that runs on various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Tested browsers include Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 3.0+, Chrome 4+, and Safari 4+.
Requirements
QikPad is a web-based tool, so will work on any computer with a broadband connection.
See also
- Collaborative software
- List of collaborative software
- Document collaboration
- Document-centric collaboration
- Cloud collaboration
- Etherpad
References
- ↑ Etherpad Lite Github "Sites That Run Etherpad" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
- ↑ Times of India "QikPad" Retrieved on 2013-02-19.
- ↑ Examiner.com "5 sites for web 2.0 applications from 2012 to integrate into the classroom" Published 2012-12-18.
- ↑ MakeUseOf "QikPad: Collaborate Notepad Online" Retrieved on 2013-02-07.
- ↑ Addictive Tips "QikPad: Create, Modify & Share Documents In A Collaborated Environment" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
- ↑ Free Technology For Teachers "QikPad - An Instant Collaborative Writing Platform" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
- ↑ Freeware Genius "Collaborate on projects and keep documents and code in sync with QikPad" Retrieved on 2013-02-19.
- ↑ I Love Free Software "Free Online Collaboration Service: QikPad" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
- ↑ DE Tools of The Trade "QIKPAD: Document Collaboration App"[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}] Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
- ↑ ESC Region 13 "QikPad – Free and Easy Co-Authoring" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
External links
- QikPad.co.uk UK English language homepage
- QikPad.org International English language homepage
- es.QikPad.org Spanish language homepage
- fr.QikPad.org French language homepage
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